Let me tell you, it is NOT easy to find a maxi dress that doesn’t drag along the floor like a train when you’re pint-sized, and up until a few weeks ago, I didn’t have a maxi dress in my closet because every. single. one. I’ve ever tried on has made me look like a kid playing dress-up in her mom’s work clothes.

And I’m so glad I did, because I freaking love this dress. It feels fantastic, for one. It’s made of a very comfy, lightweight, breathable linen blend.

Ah… Perfect for hot days like the ones we’ve been having (it’s been in the 80s in Novato lately, YOWZA!).

Then there’s the print, with the flowers and leaves. When I look down, I almost forget I’m not on a tropical vacation. I like that the whole design is bold but not too bright…if that makes any sense, LOL!

Fun fact about LOFT and prints: the nice sales associate at LOFT who helped me while I was there said that when LOFT makes printed clothes, they scale down the prints for petite sizes, and scale them up for their taller sizes, so the prints maintain the intended proportions and layout.

Maybe that’s the secret sauce behind this dress! I really do feel like the print was designed for someone of…unimpressive height (I’m 5’1″). Most of the time when I try on dresses like this one, I feel like I’m swimming through an infinity pool of fabric.

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You may or may not have noticed that I’m not wearing shoes in the top pic… I’m just keepin’ it real, dawg. 🙂 But seriously, it’s the dress. I feel like I should be running barefoot through the sand or something when I wear it.

I haven’t been. I will be sure to put it on this itinerary!
A sunset cruise to see the Na Pali coast is a tradition. My favorite new thing is to go to the rum distillery. You get to taste test all their different variations along with their delicious rum cake and decadent caramel sauce.

I almost bought that dress online yesterday when it was 50% off…I bought a really cute lace top from there too. I recently discovered charming charlie and thank goodness I don’t live too close to it because I could spend a lot of time looking around there and buying stuff.

LOVE this on you, Karen! I was definitely eyeing it since you posted a look with you wearing this one a couple of days ago. VERY pretty and summery!Sunny recently posted … #5forFriday: BYOS (Bring Your Own Sun)!

It looks so beautiful on you! I was at a Loft store a couple days ago (your fault, I bought the coral sailor shorts you posted pics of!) but I didn’t see it. I wish I had because they had a 50% off the entire store!Lulle recently posted … Too Faced Sweethearts Blush in Peach Beach for a warm glow

Cute dress! I’m short too 5’3″ . I have my maxi dresses tailored so they fit perfectly. A good tailor makes all the difference. I just add the price on to my clothes investment, especially if I catch a good sale. Most of my jeans and maxi dresses have to be tailored.I’m on first names basis with my tailor!

Wow, that maxi looks beautiful on you! I love the pattern and the halter. I am really short (5 feet), and I really hesitate to wear a maxi. When they were in style back in the 90s, I bought one or two – in fact I still have one of ’em, and I wore them with huge platforms, but this time around I’m not sure. Have a good weekend, Karen!Allison C recently posted … New CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara & Intensify Me Liquid Eyeliner

Gorgeous dress! And you styled it so well with your accessories & makeup & hair. I’d like to avoid the LOFT because I’m trying to save & be responsible & all that stuff I don’t like. But this post, this dress, & everythang about MBB, isn’t helping me. Maybe I’ll choose another day to act like an adult, which is so overrated. Good job, dude!!!

That for sure looks great on you.
I love my maxi dresses for summer, but I am of average height (1,72 m), so they usually sit good on my.
Back in NZ I spotted a gorgeous one in a second hand store but didn’t get it and now I am regretting it whenever I think back!LindaLibraLoca recently posted … Favorite Face of … April

PS – My husband recently told me I spend too much and challenged me to go a full month without buying anything. I was doing great, but then LOFT had their 50% off everything sale and I failed. On the bright side I got some super cute spring clothes. I was eyeing the most adorable halter top from Ann Taylor but it sold out 🙁 If you love LOFT I think you’d like Ann Taylor, it’s slightly more dressy than LOFT but they often have some more casual items and they are always running sales. I got a couple of really cute summer dresses from Ann Taylor last year.

I got an email from MAC yesterday announcing the launch of that foundation. I’m definitely intrigued, do you find it to be medium to full coverage? In my head I expect it to be kind of thick and tacky, is it easy to apply? I’d be thrilled with something that was even slightly sweat proof.

You look amazing. I didn’t know Loft carried petite maxi-dresses along with the cute necklaces you posted earlier. I’ll have to check them out next time I’m in a store. Have a good weekend and take care.

That dress is totally adorable and looks great on you! I do love that bracelet too! I don’t know how this ever happened but husband started sewing so now I can buy dresses that are too long and he hems them. LOL. Crazy, right?Janine recently posted … Sky Blue Nails with White Daisies

Karen,don’t you just love Loft? Between Loft and J Crew my wallet has been working overtime!! Today was at least my 5th visit to Loft in the last month or so (and let’s not talk about online shopping). It’s embarrassing… lol